Paul adorned the church in Thessalonica with a complement we need to seek to receive. Paul complimented them on the fact they did and will do the things which they were commanded. (2 Thess. 3:4) The only way they received that complement was because of the attitude they had. They were living and acting to do the commands heartily as to the Lord and not to men. (Col. 3:23) To achieve the same success we must have the same attitude. We must always remember we are nothing but unprofitable servants. We are simply here to do what was our duty to do. (Luke 17:10) May what was said about the body in Thessalonica be spoken of us often.
Mature souls have an understanding that transcends the world. Often, it even goes beyond those around them. The hope we have in Christ is beyond anything in this world. All man’s pursuits will never reach what God gives us in eternity. This hope anchors us in Christ, “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the presence behind the veil” (Hebrews 6:19). As much as this anchor is tried and confirmed, there is still more to understand. Mature souls understand that worthy efforts may go unrewarded. In Christ, even our most significant accomplishments are simply out of obedience to Him. Jesus made it clear with this statement, “So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do” (Luke 17:10). The reality is those mature souls retain high hopes but know that worthy efforts may go unrewarded. Yet, they hold tight to those hopes and stay true to ...
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